Spiderwebbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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spiderwebbed

 

[ ˈspaɪdərwɛbd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Spiderwebbed describes something that is covered with or resembles a spider web. This term is often used to evoke a sense of delicacy or entanglement. It can refer to various surfaces, including objects, environments, or textures that show signs of being woven or draped with thin, intricate lines similar to a spider's web. The term may also carry a metaphorical weight, suggesting complexity, fragility, or being ensnared.

Synonyms

entangled, webbed, woven.

Examples of usage

  • The corner of the attic was spiderwebbed and neglected.
  • Her hair was spiderwebbed with strands of gossamer.
  • The old house looked eerie with its spiderwebbed windows.

Translations

Translations of the word "spiderwebbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tecido de teia de aranha

🇮🇳 जालदार

🇩🇪 spinnennetzartig

🇮🇩 berjaring laba-laba

🇺🇦 павутинний

🇵🇱 pajęczynowy

🇯🇵 クモの巣のような

🇫🇷 en toile d'araignée

🇪🇸 enredado en telarañas

🇹🇷 örümcek ağı gibi

🇰🇷 거미줄 같은

🇸🇦 شبكي العنكبوت

🇨🇿 pavoučí

🇸🇰 pavúčie

🇨🇳 蜘蛛网状的

🇸🇮 pajkovna

🇮🇸 köngulótta

🇰🇿 арахнис

🇬🇪 ობიექტი მახსოვრობის

🇦🇿 hörümçək toru kimi

🇲🇽 enredado en telarañas

Etymology

The term 'spiderwebbed' is derived from two simpler words: 'spider' and 'web.' The word 'spider' comes from the Old English 'spīthra,' which has Germanic roots suggesting the idea of a spinning creature, while 'web' has its origins in the Old English 'webba,' referring to the act of weaving. The combination 'spiderweb' serves to describe the intricate and delicate structures that spiders create for catching prey. 'Spiderwebbed' is a compound adjective that emerged as a descriptive term to portray things that either look as though they are entwined in a web or are covered with fibers characteristic of a spider's silk. This evokes imagery of both beauty and a sense of the overlooked, similar to how spider webs can be both enchanting and a sign of abandonment.